The voices of The Adventure of the Speckled Band
5 voices in The Adventure of the Speckled Band by Arthur Conan Doyle. Every one is a separate voice, cast to the character as written.
- Narrator — Watson's first-person literary narration — warm, adventurous, admiring of Holmes.
- Sherlock Holmes — The world's only consulting detective. Razor-sharp analytical mind, cold precision, theatrical wit. Alternates between lethargy and explosive energy. Speaks in crisp, certain pronouncements.
- Dr. Watson — Holmes's loyal friend and biographer. A former army surgeon, warm, practical, earnest. Speaks with admiration for Holmes and genuine concern for clients.
- Helen Stoner — The terrified stepdaughter of Dr. Roylott in The Adventure of the Speckled Band. Controlled, brave despite her fear. Her twin sister died in mysterious circumstances; she fears she is next.
- Dr. Grimesby Roylott — The menacing stepfather and primary villain of The Speckled Band. Enormous, violent, with a hair-trigger temper. Bends iron pokers with his hands, keeps exotic animals, and does not tolerate interference.
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